Festool PI571579 User manual

473967_002

Instruction manual

Guide d’utilisation

Manual de instrucciones

PLANEX

LHS 225 EQ

Instruction manual

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Guide d’utilisation

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Manual de instrucciones

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usar.

Festool GmbH

Wertstrasse 20

73240 Wendlingen

Germany

Te.:+49(0)7024/804-0

Telefax: +49(0)7024/804-20608

E-Mail: info@tts-festool.com

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Safety instructions

General safety instructions

Read all safety warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/

or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future

reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers

to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or

battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1 WORK AREA SAFETY

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

and dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of ﬂ ammable

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create

sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while op-

erating a power tool. Distractions can cause you

to lose control.

2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any

adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power

tools. Unmodiﬁ ed plugs and matching outlets

will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-

tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-

tions. Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords in-

crease the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of

a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk

of electric shock.

Symbols

Warning of general danger

Risk of electric shock

Wear a dust mask!

Wear ear protection.

Clean the air vent slits and dust ﬁ lter

Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!

V Volts

A Amperes

Hz Hertz

W Watt

~ Alternating current

n

0

No load speed

Class II Construction

rpm

Content

Symbols .............................................................6

Safety instructions ............................................6

Technical data ...................................................9

Functional description ......................................9

Intended use ....................................................10

Commissioning ................................................10

Extension cord ................................................ 10

Machine settings .............................................10

Fitting the

PLANEX ........................................... 10

Electronics ....................................................... 11

Changing sanding pads ................................... 11

Afﬁ xing abrasives ............................................ 12

Adjusting the internal/external extraction ..... 12

Adjusting the suction power ............................ 12

Sanding close to edges .................................... 13

Dust extraction ................................................ 13

Operation .........................................................13

Service and maintenance ................................15

Accessories, tools ...........................................15

Disposal ...........................................................16

Warranty .........................................................16

Troubleshooting ..............................................16

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f) If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a residual current device

(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces

the risk of electric shock.

3 PERSONAL SAFETY

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.

Do not use a power tool while you are tired or

under the inﬂ uence of drugs, alcohol or medi-

cation. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection. Protective equipment such

as dust mask, non skid safety shoes, hard hat, or

hearing protection used for appropriate condi-

tions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before connecting

to power source and/or battery pack, picking

up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools

with your ﬁ nger on the switch or energising pow-

er tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may

result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-

ance at all times. This enables better control of

the power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves

away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-

lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure

these are connected and properly used. Use of

dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4 POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct

power tool for your application. The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not

turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot

be controlled with the switch is dangerous and

must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or battery pack from the power tool before

making any adjustments, changing accesso-

ries, or storing power tools. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the

power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-

dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with

the power tool or these instructions to operate

the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in

the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts

and any other condition that may affect the

power tool‘s operation. If damaged, have the

power tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edg-

es are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions tak-

ing into account the working conditions and the

work to be performed. Use of the power tool for

operations different from those intended could

result in a hazardous situation.

h) Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil and

grease. Slippery handles do not allow for safe

handling and control of the tool in unexpected

situations.

5 SERVICE

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualiﬁ ed

repair person using only identical replacement

parts. This will ensure that the safety of the

power tool is maintained.

Machine-related safety instructions

This machine is designed for sanding. – Please

read all of the safety information, instructions,

illustrations and descriptions delivered with the

machine. If the following instructions are not

observed, this can result in an electric shock,

ﬁ re and/or serious injury.

Do not use this machine to perform work –

such as roughing, brushing, polishing or

disc sanding. Performing tasks for which the

machine is not designed can create hazards

and lead to injury.

Never use accessories that were not specially –

developed and intended for this machine. Just

because an accessory part can be fitted on

your machine does not guarantee danger-free

operation.

The permissible rotational speed of the –

accessory must be at least as high as the

maximum speed speciﬁ ed on the machine.

Accessories that rotate faster than the

permissible level can rupture.

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The outside diameter and the thickness of –

accessories must be within the specified

size range of the machine. Accessories with

incorrect dimensions cannot be sufficiently

protected or controlled.

The bore diameter of discs, ﬂ anges, support –

plates and all other accessories must ﬁ t the

machine spindle exactly. Accessories with an

unsuitable diameter are out of round, vibrate

excessively and lead to loss of control.

Do not use damaged accessories. Before use, –

always check accessories such as sanding pads

for nicks or cracks and check support plates

for cracks and excessive wear. Every time the

machine is dropped, check the machine and

accessories for damage, or install undamaged

accessories. Following the check and assembly

of accessories, ensure that all persons are

beyond the rotating range of the tool and run

the machine for one minute at maximum speed.

Damage accessories usually break completely

during this test time.

Wear personal protective equipment. –

Depending on the application, use a shield

or protective goggles. If practical, wear a

breathing mask, ear protectors, safety gloves

and a work apron suitable to protect against

impact or small sanding or workpiece parts.

The protective goggles must be capable of

blocking ﬂ ying debris caused by the various

work operations. The breathing mask or device

must be capable of ﬁ ltering particles generated

during work. Continuous exposure to loud noise

can cause loss of hearing.

Ensure that persons standing near the machine –

are at a safe distance from the work area. All

persons in the work area must wear personal

protective equipment. Parts of the workpiece or

broken accessories can ﬂ y off and cause injury

outside the immediate work area.

Always hold the machine by the insulated –

handles if you intend to perform work that

may pose a risk of cutting into hidden power

cables or your own machine cable. Contact

with live cables transfers an electric current

to metallic machine components and causes

electric shocks.

Keep the power cable away from rotating parts. –

If you lose control, the power cable could be cut

or become stuck and your hand or arm could be

drawn into the rotating parts.

Never set the machine down until the tool has –

stopped completely. Turning tools can catch on

the storage surface, causing you to lose control

of the machine.

Never allow the machine to operate while –

carrying it at your side. The rotating tool can

catch on your clothing by accident and cause

serious cutting injuries.

Clean the air vent slits on your machine on a –

regular basis. The cooling air fan sucks the dust

into the machine and excessive deposits of metal

dust can result in electrical hazards.

Never operate the machine near combustible –

materials. Sparks can ignite these materials.

Never use tools that have to be liquid-cooled. –

Water and other liquid coolants can cause

potentially fatal electric shocks.

Cause and prevention of kickbacks

A kickback is a sudden reaction to jamming or

catching of a rotating disc, a support plate, a

brush or other accessory. Jamming or catch-

ing results in a rapid standstill of the rotating

accessory, whereby, as a counter-reaction, an

out-of-control machine is accelerated around the

jamming point in a direction of rotation opposed

to the accessory.

If, for example, a sanding disc is jammed or

caught by the workpiece, the disc circumference

can dig into the workpiece surface at the jam-

ming point, causing the disc to be expelled. The

disc can either ﬂ y towards or away from the user,

depending on the direction of rotation of the disc

at the jamming point. This can also cause sanding

discs to break. A kickback is the result of misuse

of the machine and/or incorrect method of work

or operation and can be avoided by closely ob-

serving the following precautionary measures.

Always hold the machine ﬁ rmly and position –

your body and arms such that you can control

any kickback force. Always use the auxiliary

handle, if included in the delivery, to ensure

optimum control over kickbacks or reaction

torques during start-up. The user can control

reaction torques or kickbacks if suitable

precautionary measures are taken.

Never place your hands near rotating tools. –

Tools can kick back over your hand.

Never position your body in the area in which –

the machine moves in the event of a kickback.

A kickback accelerates the machine in the

direction of rotation opposed to the disc at the

jamming point.

Take extra care when working in corners, on –

sharp edges, etc. Avoid kickbacks and prevent

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the tool from seizing. Corners, sharp edges

or a jump back tend to cause the rotating tool

to catch, thus leading to a loss of control or a

kickback.

Special safety instructions for ﬁ ne sanding

Do not use excessively large sanding discs –

when ﬁ ne sanding. Observe the speciﬁ cations

of the manufacturer when selecting abrasive

discs. A sanding disc that is too large and

protrudes over the sanding pad represents a

cutting injury hazard and can cause catching,

disc tears or kickbacks.

Additional warning notes

Hold the machine ﬁ rmly with both hands and –

assume a stable stance when performing work.

Hold the machine with both hands to guide more

securely.

If potentially explosive or self-igniting dust –

is produced during sanding, the processing

instructions of the material manufacturer must

be observed under all circumstances.

Harmful/toxic dusts can be produced during –

your work (e.g. lead-containing paint, some

types of wood and metal). Contact with these

dusts, especially inhaling them, can represent a

hazard for operating personnel or persons in the

vicinity. Comply with the safety regulations that

apply in your country. Connect the electric power

tool to a suitable extraction system. To protect

your health, wear a P2 protective mask.

Never use machines with a damaged cable. –

Do not touch damaged cables and pull the

plug from the mains power supply if the cable

becomes damaged during work. Damaged

cables increase the risk of electric shock.

Use a maximum of two extension pipes on the –

machine.

Health hazard by dust

Various dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other con-

struction activities contains chemicals known (to

the State of California) to cause cancer, birth de-

fects or other reproductive harm. Some examples

of these chemicals are:

Lead from lead-based paints, –

Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and –

other masonry products,

Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated –

lumber.

The risk from these exposures varies, depending

on how often you do this type of work.

To reduce your exposure to these

chemicals work in a well ventilated

area and use approved safety equip-

ment, such as dust masks that are

specially designed to ﬁ lter out mi-

croscopic particles. Wash hands after

handling.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,

USER MUST READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

Technical data

Power 550 W

Rotational speed 340 – 910 rpm

Sanding pad dia. 215 mm (8.5’’)

Abrasive dia. 225 mm (8.9’’)

Tool holder D 13/10

Dust extractor connection dia. 36 mm (1.4’’)

(27 mm (1.06’’))

Length of short version (without extension pipe)

1.10 m (43.3’’)

Length of long version (with extension pipe)

1.60 m ( 63.0’’)

Weight without cable

Short version 3.80 kg (8.4 lbs)

Long version 4.60 kg (10.1 lbs)

Protection class II/

Functional description

The pictures for the functional description are on

a fold-out page at the beginning of the instruction

manual. When reading of the manual you can fold

out this page for having always an overview of the

machine.

[1-1] Sanding head

[1-2] Extension pipe

[1-3] Speed control adjusting wheel

[1-4] On/off switch

[1-5] Suction power adjusting wheel

[1-6] Handle section

[1-7] Abrasive

[1-8] Mains power cable

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Commissioning

WARNING

Risk of accident if the machine is operated using

unauthorised voltages or frequencies.

The mains voltage and the frequency of the f

power source must correspond with the speci-

ﬁ cations on the machine’s name plate.

In North America, only Festool machines with f

voltage speciﬁ cations of 120 V may be used.

The switch [1-4] is an on/off switch (I = ON, 0 =

OFF). Connecting and detaching the mains power

cable [1-8], see Fig. [2].

Extension cord

If an extension cord is required, it must have suf-

ﬁ cient cross-section to prevent an excessive drop

in voltage or overheating. An excessive drop in

voltage reduces the output and can lead to failure

of the motor. The table adjacent shows you the

correct cord diameter as a function of the cord

length for the LHS 225.

Use only U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.

Never use two extension cords together. Instead,

use one long one.

Note: The lower the AWG number, the stronger

the cord.

Machine settings

WARNING

Risk of accident, electric shock

Always pull the plug out of the socket before f

performing any type of work on the machine.

Fitting the

PLANEX

Hold the sanding head [1-1] with the sanding f

pad facing downwards.

If closed, release the clamping levers f [3-1]

and [3-2].

Slide the extension pipe [1-2] into the opening f

up to the stop as illustrated in [3].

Close the clamping levers [3-1] and [3-2]. f

Slide the contact slide f [4-2] into the retainer

as illustrated in [4].

Total Extension Cord

Lenght (feet)

25 50 100 150

Cord size (AWG) 18 16 16 14

1

2

3

2

3

3-1

3-2

3

4

4-1

4-2

Intended use

The PLANEX is designed for sanding primed dry-

wall constructions, ceilings and walls in internal

and external applications as well as removing

carpet residue, coats of paint, coverings, adhe-

sives and loose plaster.

We recommend using the Festool dust extrac- L

tor CT 36 E AC-LHS when sanding large ﬁ lled

surfaces, which generates large quantities of

dust.

The user bears the responsibility

for damage and accidents caused by improper

use.

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Press the contact slide down until it latches f

into position.

Insert the handle section [1-6] at the same f

way.

If you wish to use the L

PLANEX

for sanding

walls in cramped spaces, for example, reduce

the length of the machine by ﬁ tting the sanding

head [1-1] directly to the handle section [1-6].

When disassembling the machine, do not forget f

to press the button [4-1] to release the contact

slide before opening clamping levers [3-1] and

[3-2].

Electronics

The machine features full-wave electronics with

the following properties:

Smooth start-up

The electronically controlled smooth start-up

function ensures that the machine starts up

smoothly.

Speed control

You can regulate the rotational speed steplessly

between 310 and 920 rpm using the adjusting

wheel [1-3]. This enables you to optimise the cut-

ting speed to suit the respective material.

Constant speed

The preselected motor speed remains constant

through electronic control. This ensures a uniform

cutting speed even when under strain.

Changing sanding pads

Insert an Allen key (size 5) into the Allen screw f

[5-1] on the sanding pad.

Hold the sanding pad securely and turn the f

Allen key to release.

In order to further ensure optimum axial run- L

out, you must ﬁ rst clean the bearing surface

for the grinding disk on the driveshaft.

Attach the new sanding pad. f

Tighten the screw f [5-1].

Only attach speciﬁ ed sanding pads to the ma- L

chine.

In order to guarantee optimum suction output, L

the sealing face between the machine and

the grinding disk is ground in during the ﬁ rst

few minutes after the disk has been changed.

During this time, the r.p.m. of the machine is

slightly lower and white foam particles form

during the grinding process. However, they do

not damage the machine.

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5-1 5-2

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Afﬁ xing abrasives

Compatible StickFix sanding discs are quick and

easy to attach to the StickFix sanding pad. Simply

press the self-adhesive sanding discs [1-7] onto

the sanding pad [5-2]. The adhesive coating holds

the StickFix sanding pad securely in position. Make

sure that the sanding disc holes line up with the

suction holes [6-3]. Tear off the sanding disc when

worn.

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6-1

6-26-3

Adjusting the internal/ex-

ternal extraction

You can switch between internal and external

extraction depending on the size of the particles

produced by the sanding process.

Push the switch [6-1] to change between the f

two dust extraction modes.

Adjusting the suction power

You can adjust the suction power to match the

surface type, but only when internal extraction

is active (see chapter “Adjusting the internal/

external extraction).

Use the adjusting wheel [1-5] to adjust the f

suction power.

1: Low suction power

6: High suction power

Start with a low suction power (position 1) and f

slowly increase until you can feel that the ap-

plication pressure has noticeably changed.

A high suction power makes sanding work on L

ceilings and walls less tiring.

Excessive suction power can cause the ma- L

chine to vibrate and become more difﬁ cult to

guide. The machine may also be overloaded.

This activates the protective circuit. The red

diode flashes slowly. The electronic circuit

switches to recovery speed. If this happens,

you must stop working immediately until the

machine has cooled down again.

Symbol

Dust extraction

Use

External extrac-

tion [6-2]

(between sanding

disc and brush

ring)

Extracting

larger particles

such as carpet

residue

Internal extraction

[6-3]

(suction hole)

Extracting small

particles such as

ﬁ ller with maxi-

mum suction ef-

fect

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Sanding close to edges

The detachable brush segment allows you to re-

duce the distance between the wall/ceiling and

the side of the sanding pad.

Press and hold the knob [7-1]. f

Remove the brush segment [7-2]. f

There is a retainer in the lid of the SYSTAINER L

for storing the brush segment.

Hook in the brush segment at the opposite end f

to the knob [7-1], swivel towards the sanding

head and engage into position.

Dust extraction

CAUTION

Breathing in dust can damage the respiratory

passage!

Always connect the machine to a dust extrac- f

tor.

When performing work that generates dust, f

always wear a dust mask.

A Festool dust extractor with an extractor hose

diameter of 27 mm or 36 mm (recommended due

to the improved suction power) can be connected

to the extractor connector [8-2].

The special extraction hose and special suction L

sleeve [8-1] (available as an accessory) ensure

permanent attachment and protect against

kinking.

Use the dust extractor CT 36 E AC-LHS on large L

surfaces because this extractor guarantees the

permanent suction power required.

Press the green button [8-4] to open the me- f

chanical lock [8-3].

Attach the extraction hose on the dust extractor f

to the outlet spigot [8-2].

Swivel the mechanical lock [8-3] upwards until f

it engages.

Operation

WARNING

Risk of injury

Do not hold the machine by the head. f

Hold the machine with both hands. f

Make sure that all clamping levers are closed f

before operating the machine.

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7-1

7-2

1

2

8

8-1

8-2

8-4

8-3

1

2

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Connect the machine to the mains power sup- f

ply.

Before switching on, hold the sanding head L

a slight distance away from the working sur-

face.

Switch on the machine. f

The on/off switch has a zero voltage actuator, L

which prevents the machine from starting auto-

matically after the power supply is interrupted

(e.g. after a power failure). After an interrup-

tion in voltage, press the on/off switch [1-4] to

switch the machine on again.

Perform the necessary sanding work. f

Do not overload the machine by pressing with L

excessive force! The best sanding results are

achieved with moderate press-on pressure.

The sanding performance and quality are

mainly dependent on the selection of the cor-

rect abrasive.

Switch the machine off once the sanding task f

is complete.

Visual warning signals on the sanding head

The following visual signals appear on the LED

[9-2] on the motor housing and the machine de-

creases in speed if necessary.

LED ﬂ ashing slowly

The machine is overheating due to heavy dirt

deposits around the air vent slits and the dust

ﬁ lter [9-1].

Clean the air vent slits. f

Remove the dust ﬁ lter [9-1]. f

Remove the dirt deposits. f

Insert the dust ﬁ lter [9-1] until it audibly en- f

gages.

The LED stops ﬂ ashing once the machine is L

cleaned and cools down. You can then continue

with your work.

If the LED is still ﬂ ashing after the ﬁ lter sieve and

air vent slits have been cleaned:

Apply less pressure on the surface. f

Reduce the suction output with the handwheel f

[1-5].

LED ﬂ ashing quickly

If a malfunction occurs and the speed signal is

transferred incorrectly from the handle to the mo-

tor, the motor increases to maximum speed when

switched on and the LED [9-2] ﬂ ashes quickly until

the machine is switched off.

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9-1

9-2

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The machine has an internal malfunction. Have L

the machine inspected by an authorised service

workshop.

Service and maintenance

WARNING

Risk of accident, electric shock

Always pull the plug out of the socket before f

performing any type of work on the machine.

All maintenance or repair work requiring the f

motor housing to be opened must be carried

out only by an authorized service workshop.

Maintenance or repair work carried out by an

unauthorized person can lead to the incorrect

connection of the wiring or other components,

which in turn can lead to accidents with seri-

ous consequences.

Check the plug and the cable regularly and should f

either become damaged, have them replaced

by an authorised after-sales service workshop.

To ensure constant air circulation, always keep f

the air vent slits in the motor housing clean and

free of blockages. Read the instructions on vi-

sual warning signals in chapter “Operation".

Clean the contact slide regularly. Do not use f

hard objects.

The machine is equipped with self-disconnecting

special carbon brushes. If they are worn, power is

interrupted automatically and the machine comes

to a standstill.

Tighten the clamping levers if they no longer L

capable of retaining the extension pipe prop-

erly:

Turn the screws on the clamping levers [3-1] f

and [3-2] approx. 1/8 of a turn.

Accessories, tools

For safety reasons, only use origi-

nal Festool accessories and tools!

The accessory and tool order number can be found

in the Festool catalog or on the Internet under

www.festoolusa.com.

Systainer

Many Festool products are shipped in a unique

system container, called “Systainer”.

This provides protection and storage for the tool

and accessories. The Systainers are stackable

and can be connected together. They also can be

conntected atop Festool CT dust extractors.

To open the Systainer:

Turn the T-loc [1 – 0-1] to the position

.

To lock the Systainer:

Turn the T-loc [10-1] to the position –

.

To connect two Systainers:

Place one Systainer on the top of the other –

(Fig. 10A).

Turn the T-loc [10-1] to the position –

or

(Fig. 10B).

The Systainers are connected and locked.

A new generation Systainer is connectable on L

top of a previous generation Systainer by the

four latches of the previous Systainer.

open

lock

connect

T-loc

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Disposal

Do not throw the power tool in your household

waste! Dispose of machines, accessories and

packaging at an environmentally-responsible

recycling centre. Observe the valid national regu-

lations.

Warranty

Conditions of 1+2 Warranty

You are entitled to a free extended warranty (1

year + 2 years = 3 years) for your Festool power

tool. Festool shall be responsible for all shipping

costs during the ﬁ rst year of the warranty. Dur-

ing the second and third year of the warranty the

customer is responsible for shipping the tool to

Festool. Festool will pay for return shipping to the

customer using UPS Ground Service. All warranty

service is valid 3 years from the date of purchase

on your receipt or invoice.

Festool Limited Warranty

This warranty is valid only on condition that the

tool is used and operated in compliance with the

Festool operating instructions. Festool warrants,

only to the original consumer purchaser, that the

speciﬁ ed tool will be free from defects in materi-

als and workmanship for a term of one year from

the date of procurement. Festool makes no other

warranty, express or implied, for Festool portable

power tools. No agent, representative, distributor,

dealer or employee of Festool has the authority

to increase or otherwise change the obligations

or limitations of this warranty. The obligations of

Festool in its sole discretion under this warranty

shall be limited to the repair or replacement of

any Festool portable power tool that is found to be

defective as packaged with the User Manual.

Excluded from coverage under this warranty are:

normal wear and tear; damages caused by mis-

use, abuse or neglect; damage caused by anything

other than defects in material and workmanship.

This warranty does not apply to accessory items

such as circular saw blades, drill bits, router bits,

jigsaw blades, sanding belts, and grinding wheels.

Also excluded are “wearing parts”, such as carbon

brushes, vanes of air tools, rubber collars and

seals, sanding discs and pads, and batteries.

If your Festool power tools require repair, please

go to www.festoolusa.com and download the Re-

pair Order Form. Enclosing the completed form

with your tool will expedite the repair. You can ﬁ nd

address details at the bottom of the form. Please

call our Service Department at 888-337-8600 to

arrange a shipping label if the tool is eligible for

free shipping to our repair facility (see Conditions

of 1+2 Warranty section for eligibility). No collect

shipments will be accepted.

IN NO EVENT SHALL FESTOOL BE LIABLE FOR

ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAM

AGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WHAT

SOEVER. ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY STATE

LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED

TO THE DURATION OF THREE YEARS.

Some states in the U.S. and some Canadian prov-

inces do not allow the limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation

may not apply to you. With the exception of any

warranties implied by state or province law as

hereby limited, the foregoing express limited

warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other war-

ranties, guarantees, agreements and similar

obligations of Festool.

This warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights and

you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state in the U.S. and province to province

in Canada.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes Remedy

PLANEX bumps over

the surface.

Suction power too strong Reduce suction power or switch to external

extraction if necessary.

Hard repair compound or hard sublayers Reduce suction power or switch to external

extraction if necessary.

Reduce speed.

Extraction power is

insufﬁ cient.

Main ﬁ lter on CT 36 E AC-LHS blocked /

clogged.

Clean the main ﬁ lter regularly:

Option 1: Clean the main ﬁ lter with Auto-

Clean, set the suction power control to the

maximum setting. Cover the nozzle, suction

hose or intake opening on the extractor with

the surface of your hand for 10 seconds un-

til the automatic cleaning cycle starts.

Option 2: Clean the main ﬁ lter mechanically

(extracting).

Option 3: Check the main ﬁ lter for damage

and clogging. Insert a new ﬁ lter element

regularly.

Disposal bag inserted incorrectly. The holes punched in the disposal bag must

be inside the container.

Filter bag inserted instead of disposal

bag.

Always work with the disposal bag when

operating the PLANEX (grey bag).

Suction power setting on CT 36 E AC-

LHS too low.

Adjust the suction power to a higher set-

ting.

Speed of PLANEX too fast Reduce speed.

Internal extraction on PLANEX with ex-

traction control on setting 1

Increase suction power or switch to exter-

nal extraction.

Repair compound with a high percent-

age of ﬁ ller, soft ﬁ ller

Switch on the external extractor connected

to the PLANEX, set the extraction control to

setting 6, in extreme cases, turn down the

speed.

Suction hose blocked or kinked. Remove blockage and straighten hose.

Disposal bag full Dispose of the bag.

Excessive material

removed from work-

piece

Speed of PLANEX too fast Reduce speed.

Suction power of the PLANEX too strong Reduce suction power or switch to external

extraction.

Repair compound with a high percent-

age of ﬁ ller, soft ﬁ ller

Switch on the external extractor connected

to the PLANEX, set the extraction control to

setting 6, in extreme cases, turn down the

speed.

Grit on abrasive too coarse Select a ﬁ ner grit.

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Problem Possible causes Remedy

Surface quality not

perfect

Incorrect abrasive grit Select a ﬁ ner grit.

Drying times of the repair compound not

observed.

Read the technical data sheets and manu-

facturer recommendations.

Suction power of PLANEX too strong Reduce the suction power of the PLANEX

Repair compound with a high percent-

age of ﬁ ller, soft ﬁ ller

Select a ﬁ ner grit, e.g. P180.

Machine set down on the surface while

running (groove formation)

Place the machine in position and then

switch on.

Always use detachable brush segments

when working on surfaces.

Sanding grooves on

the surface

Hard sanding pad set down on the sur-

face at an angle.

Use sanding pad IP with interface pad.

Sanding pad is too hard or abrasive grit

too coarse for very soft repair com-

pound.

Use sanding pad IP with interface pad.

Select a ﬁ ner abrasive grit (Brilliant 2 abra-

sive with grit up to P 320).

PLANEX switches

off during work – red

LED on the head of

the machine ﬂ ashes

Dust ﬁ lter on PLANEX clogged Clean the dust ﬁ lter on the PLANEX.

Excessive pressure -> machine activates

overheating protection

Allow the machine to cool and apply less

pressure; in extreme cases, switch on the

external extraction system and set the ex-

traction control to setting 6.

PLANEX does not

function

Electrical plug is not connected cor-

rectly.

Check that the electrical plug is inserted

properly.

If other problems other than those listed occur, please contact your Festool service workshop or your

local specialist dealer.

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